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Whisky news round-up: Orkney, Glenfiddich, and more
Peter Ranscombe rounds-up more whisky news from Scotland. ORKNEY is getting its third whisky distillery. Stuart and Adelle Brown have unveiled Deerness Distillery, which will be the first to open in the county for 138 years. Construction work on the six-figure distillery is expected to begin in the coming weeks after planning permission was granted.…
Read MoreFood and farming awards launched
THE Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Scotland is now accepting entries for its 2023 Food & Farming Sustainability Award for farmers and food producers. Applications opened on 30 March and will close on 19 May. The organisers said that the 10 categories are geared towards “celebrating people and businesses” in farming and the food industry…
Read MoreEdinburgh hospitality venues host art exhibitions
TWO art exhibitions have opened at a hotel and members’ club in Edinburgh. Spring-inspired “Gilded Attestation” opened to the public at the beginning of last week in the city centre’s Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel. “Scottish Light”, a solo-showcase for local artist Madeleine Gardiner, opening on Saturday in Gleneagles Townhouse’s exhibition space, Lobby 37. Stockbridge gallery…
Read MoreUniversity unveils Adam Smith tartan
THE University of Glasgow has created a tartan to mark the tercentenary of economist Adam Smith. Smith began studying at the university when he was 14 years old and later returned as first its as professor of logic and then its professor of moral philosophy. He also served as its rector in 1787. Professor John…
Read MoreHostelling Scotland gears up for busy season
SCOTLAND’S youth hostels are preparing to welcome back visitors. Hostelling Scotland, which runs nearly 60 sites, said “early indications suggest it is going to be a busy year ahead”. The charity highlighted the popularity of its 16 dog-friendly “WoofHostels”. “Since 2019, when Hostelling Scotland’s first dog friendly hostel was introduced, WoofHostelling has become increasingly popular…
Read MoreFife kids get ‘Fish in the Classroom’
PUPILS in Fife have been learning about the River Leven thanks to a project called “Fish in the Classroom”. The children have been looking after brown trout eggs in school until they hatch and develop before releasing the baby fish into their local river, the Leven. Coaltown of Balgonie, Coaltown of Wemyss, and East Wemyss…
Read MoreHouse of the Binns reopens tomorrow
THE House of the Binns reopens tomorrow following major conservation work. The restoration project is part of the National Trust for Scotland’s ten-year strategy – “Nature, Beauty & Heritage for Everyone” – which was launched at the 17th-century country house a year ago. The conservation charity, which has been caring for House of the Binns…
Read MoreStanley Tucci brings film to St Andrews
ACTOR Stanley Tucci will present Big Night, one of his best-loved movies, on 15 April at Sands, St Andrews’ international film festival. Tucci was one of the 1996 film’s writers and directors, as well as starring in the movie. After the film is shown at the Byre Theatre, Tucci will then be interviewed on stage…
Read MoreConservationists object to Coul Links golf course
WILDLIFE charities are calling on the public to object to plans for a golf course at Coul Links in Sutherland. Seven organisations – including the National Trust for Scotland, the RSPB, and the Scottish Wildlife Trust – are “extremely concerned” about revised plans submitted to The Highland Council. Craig Macadam, conservation director at insect charity…
Read MoreArt contest marks King’s coronation
WINNERS of an art competition to mark the King’s coronation will receive £50 gift voucher from the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) to spend on arts and craft. The organisers are encouraging blind and partially-sighted children and young people to share a royal-themed piece of artwork by participating in the competition, adding that entrants…
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